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Dawlish News

We are still on the lookout for the white van that was approaching and taking an interest in peoples dogs. We are still wanting you to call us should you see an y white vans acting suspiciously. It is VERY important you record the NUMBER PLATE as this will lead us back to the owner. Please stay vigilant and safe out there.

The festival launches on April 1 at St Gregory's Church, when walkers will be able to join one of two performances of 'The Dawlish Dawdle of April Fools'. This walk, which takes place at 10.30am and 2pm, includes games and songs for families and children over the age of five. The festival runs until April 10. Read more... ...

The town of Dawlish have been dealt with another blow, with organisers confirming the Dawlish Triathlon will not take place this year. Proving that bad luck really does come in threes, the announcement comes after two other major events, the Dawlish air show and the Dawlish Carnival, were also cancelled. Read ore... ...

FULL details have been announced on how the people of South Devon can get their hands on a highly sought after ticket for this year's BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend. A total of 50,000 tickets will be released at 8am during the show, which will be presented by Scott Mills. Read more... ...

A DAWLISH man has appeared in court charged with stealing cash and jewellery worth more than £10,000 in two separate burglaries in Dawlish. Read more.. http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Dawlish-man-court-cash-jewellery-burglaries/story-28904680-detail/story.html

MISSING PERSON
19 Mar 2016

Devon and Cornwall Police are searching for 32-year-old Christopher Taylor who has been missing from the Dawlish area since Tuesday 15th March. Christopher is described as a white male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, stocky build, very short blonde hair, ginger beard. Christopher was last seen wearing blue jeans light blue hoody and green ’Old guys rule’ baseball cap. Anyone who has seen Christopher or ...

MORE than 20 firefighters were called to Dawlish after a chimney fire spread to the roof of a three-storey thatched building. When the crew arrived they found that the three storey 20m by 20m property was a thatched property and requested a second engine and the aerial platform from Torquay to help fight the blaze. Read more... ...

DAWLISH Carnival Week will not take place in 2016, it has been confirmed. Maggie Farley, chairman of Dawlish Carival Committee said: "The carnival week has been cancelled, but it is just for this year. The cancellation is due to a lack of funds and support. Read more... ...

Dawlish residents are being given the opportunity to take their furry friends out for the day, with classes for hamsters, rabbits and rodents running in the town. The Southern Hamster Club is behind the rather unusual event, which will take place at St Mary's Church Hall in Dawlish Warren on Saturday. Read on... ...

The lifesaving equipment was fitted outside the Beach Manager's Office last month after Dawlish Warren Tourism Group members raised funds with the help of Dawlish Rotary Club and Dawlish Town Council. Read more... http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Dawlish-fundraising-efforts-pay/story-28933791-detail/story.html#JS5uKrO0GHJCGhIs.01